Cancers are the result of uncontrollable multiplication of abnormal cells. In order to control progression of cancers, various therapeutic regiments are used that have side effects and are costly. Iranian traditional medicine (ITM) contains comprehensive subjects regarding cancerous tumors. In the present study, the nature and development of cancer from ITM point of view and the effect of flax ...

Oxidative stress has previously been shown to play a role in the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications. In the present study, the effects of supplementation with dietary antioxidants, flaxseed and α-tocopherol were investigated in diabetic golden Syrian hamsters fed with a high-fat diet. Thirty-five golden Syrian hamsters were randomly divided into a control group (C) and...

Abstract In this research, the hybrid natural fiber composite specimens were fabricated with a 64 wt% epoxy resin matrix, 20 coir fiber, and 16 of various fibers by hand-layup method. The influences (Coir, Jute, Flax, Cotton, Human Hair, Sisal, Kenaf, Calotropis) on mechanical characteristics (tensile, flexural, impact strengths) drilling properties (delamination factor ovality) Coir-fiber base...

Enrichment diets high in ground flax may cause irritation to the gut, which may affect absorption of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFA) from flax as well as other dietary enrichment ingredients. This study assessed the egg enrichment with ω-3 PUFA and Lutein when provided alone in the diet, in combination, or when fed in alternate day patterns. A total of 144 individually caged Lohm...

Nano-fibrillated cellulose was produced from flax and wheat straw cellulose pulps by high pressure disintegration. The reinforcing potential of both disintegrated nano-celluloses in a polyvinyl-alcohol matrix was evaluated. Disintegration of wheat straw was significantly more time and energy consuming. Disintegration did not lead to distinct changes in the degree of polymerization; however, the...

The article presents the results obtained in the course of a study on prospective application of flax/hemp wastes as a filling material of lime-based composites in the construction of low-energy buildings. The utilized filler comprised the hydrated lime with clay and Portland cement used as additives. The analysis involved evaluation of such properties as porosity, density, thermal conductivity...

The components of flax (Linum usitatissimum) stems are described and illustrated, with reference to the anatomy and chemical makeup and to applications in processing and products. Bast fiber, which is a major economic product of flax along with linseed and linseed oil, is described with particular reference to its application in textiles, composites, and specialty papers. A short history of ret...

Abstract There are few data describing the effects of different oils on fatty acid (FA) metabolism in dogs. Our objectives were to assess camelina (CAM), flaxseed (FLAX), and canola oil (OLA) serum total lipid FA profiles over a 16-week feeding study. Thirty healthy, adult dogs various breeds [17 females, 13 males; 7.2±3.1 years 27.4±14.0 kg (mean±SD)] underwent 4-week dietary wash-in period co...

BACKGROUND Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is a potential source of many bioactive components that can be found in its oil and fibers, but also in the seedcake, which is rich in antioxidants. To increase the levels of medically beneficial compounds, a genetically modified flax type (named GT) with an elevated level of phenylopropanoids and their glycoside derivatives was generated. In this study, we...